Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by saf
I went to a class last night and was reprimanded for using the wrong spindle. I was using the horizontal spindle because this is my personal choice but I was also using a spool of Coats cotton. Apparently I should have been using the vertical spindle because this spool is wound using the 'stacked' system. I should only use the horizontal spindle if I am using thread that is wound 'cross grained' on the spool.
I have to say that I had never realised that there is a difference and I didn't see any difference in my machine stitching.....but that's just me.
No, i've never heard of this either - and do many threads actually say which sort they are?
Just did a bit or research - here is a link for a fuller explanation from the experts
http://www.quiltuniversity.com/difficult_threads.htm - so now we don't have any excuse. lol